13 Simple Tips for Cancer Prevention

23 September
Sunday, 23 September 2012 21:34 Written by admin 0 Comments

13 Simple Tips for Cancer Prevention. This is not all inclusive but some of the things I know will go a long way in helping one prevent cancer. I’m just putting this out there for general information and there are many other options. Keep learning. Follow these at your own risk (medical disclaimer).

 

1. Vitamin D – maintain a level of 50-70ng/ml, which typically requires a dose of 5,000-8,000iu/day of Vitamin D3, but it is necessary to check levels.

 

2. Cruciferous Veggies – broccoli, kale, collards, cabbage, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts – as much as you can stand. This is strongly anticancer.

 

3. Curcumin – Life Extension brand 1 capsule 2X/day – http://www.lef.org

 

4. Iodine – Iodoral 12.5mg/day for 2-3 months and then 2-3X/week. More info at www.breastcancerchoices.org

 

5. Exercise – walk at least 30 minutes, 6 days/week. More exercise if possible, including weight lifting. This simple action cuts cancer recurrence in half.

 

6. Say GOODBYE to sugar. Eliminate sugar as much as possible. Restrict intake and be conscious of hidden sugar. Don’t beat yourself up if you have some, but limit as much as possible.

 

7. Medicinal mushrooms -  Coriolus Versicolor and Agaricus Blazei – 2 capsules each 2X/day on an empty stomach – Mushroom Science has the best product.

 

8. Garlic/Onions – as much as you can stand – raw the best – hide the cloves of garlic in salad/vegetables

 

9. Fiber – the more the better – Metamucil daily if not enough via diet

 

10. Green Tea – consume as much as you can and frequently

 

11. Fish oil – Cinnamon tingle Cod Liver oil 5-10 cc’s/day -www.greenpasture.org

 

12. Probiotics or fermented food – make your own sauerkraut, Kim chi or kombucha. www.perfectpickler.com

 

13. Quality Multi/B Vitamin Complex – Best B complex out there for estrogen metabolism - http://www.seekinghealth.com/homocysteine-formula-homocystex-plus.html

 

All of the above will improve your terrain and diminish tumor development or growth. Provide excellent information for your genes to follow and they will protect you.

Alone Together

05 April
Thursday, 05 April 2012 01:09 Written by admin 0 Comments

In an effort to improve the whole person, I am always looking for relevant information that will cater not only to the needs of the body but also the needs of the mind/soul. I recently discovered this TED talk by Sherry Turkle, PhD. that delves into a topic that I believe many of us are aware of but possibly haven’t spent a great deal of time considering. A quote from Dr. Turkle quite nicely explains her premise:

“We’re lonely, but we’re afraid of intimacy. And so from social networks to sociable robots, we’re designing technologies that will give us the illusion of companionship without the demands of friendship.”

As we embrace the thrill and intelligence of technology we, in many ways, lose the intimacy of relationships.

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Why Not Breast Cancer Prevention Month?

15 October
Saturday, 15 October 2011 20:16 Written by admin 0 Comments

It’s obvious that we are in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), or what I often call the kick-off to the holiday shopping season. I say this because of the now abundantly available slew of pink products. We are so awash in pink promotions, products and campaigns that one has to ask, is there anyone out there who is not aware of breast cancer? The pinking out of October has left me wondering, why is October not known as Breast Cancer Prevention Month? The answer to this question reveals a number of interesting facts that maybe the public isn’t supposed to know or question.

One of the main missions of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to increase awareness of the disease and to encourage early detection (mammograms) and treatment. BCAM began in 1985 and a major co-founder and sponsor of BCAM is AstraZeneca, manufacturer of the chemotherapy drug Tamoxifen. Tamoxifen has been one of the most widely prescribed and used breast cancer drugs. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month’s website is copyrighted to AstraZeneca. This fact may shed light on why the mission of BCAM is to promote early detection and treatment rather than to promote prevention or risk reduction.

An important detail frequently overlooked when focusing on early detection and treatment in the “Race for the Cure” is the fact that we often ignore one of the most important factors in dealing with breast cancer: prevention.

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Sunshine on My Shoulders, in a Healthy, Responsible Way

06 October
Thursday, 06 October 2011 22:02 Written by admin 0 Comments

John Denver had it right many years ago when he sang: “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.” Denver was way ahead of his time, as much of the research data demonstrating the depression-alleviating effects of sunshine (vitamin D) had not yet been published. The many benefits of vitamin D are coming to light, and it seems that daily, there is more research validating the importance of having an optimal vitamin D level.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is produced naturally in human skin that has been exposed to Ultraviolet B light from the sun. Though labeled a vitamin, D is actually very similar to a hormone in the way it is synthesized and utilized. Vitamin D is made in/by the body from cholesterol and cholesterol lowering drugs are frequently associated with low vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D has many health benefits. Here’s a Letterman-style top 10 list. These benefits are not necessarily in order of importance:

1. Vitamin D supplementation can be free. Just 15-20 minutes per day of sun exposure on untanned skin, longer if you have darker skin. It is important to avoid sunburn in the process, and individual exposure time will vary based on skin tone.

2. Vitamin D is anti-cancer. There are numerous studies showing that optimal vitamin D levels decrease the risk of up to 20 major cancers. You might stay out of the sun, thinking you are preventing skin cancer (and you may be of some types), but you’re also putting yourself at risk for many other common cancers by not optimizing your level. Do you want to lower your risk of breast cancer? Get out and get some sun exposure!

3. Vitamin D is good for the heart. Studies show that low levels of D increase the risk of heart attack 2.4 times compared to optimal levels. Men have 6 times the risk and women 3 times the risk of high blood pressure with suboptimal D levels.

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Pinkwashing

09 August
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 05:16 Written by admin 0 Comments

I am always trying to look at things from a different perspective, so I’m bringing to light an issue that on the surface may seem cynical. After mulling it over, I decided it was worth discussing. That subject is Pinkwashing, defined as:

a term used to describe the activities of companies and groups that position themselves as leaders in the struggle to eradicate breast cancer while engaging in practices that may be contributing to the rising rates of the disease

When considering this term, I guess I never really thought much about the fact that KFC in a pink bucket, personal care items full of synthetic chemicals or Otis Spunkmeyer cookies with pink chips aren’t really a step in the right direction in the battle against breast cancer (obesity, insulin resistance, toxins/xenoestrogens and hormone use in animals all increase the risk of cancer). The pink ribbon is an excellent symbol of unity and solidarity in the fight against breast cancer and it provides a symbol by which to rally around. It is discouraging to see this iconic symbol hijacked as a way by which to improve corporate profits and the bottom line.

There are many significant, powerful players in the war against cancer but it is somewhat hypocritical to identify yourself in public as a proponent in the fight, while behind closed doors your actions speak otherwise.

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